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Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars with 17 reviews

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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82%would recommend to a friend

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Customers admire the Nighthawk M6 Pro 5G mmWave Wi-Fi 6E Hotspot for its reasonable price point and reliable performance. Many users find that it is worth the investment for its protection and coverage, especially when traveling. However, some users have concerns about the battery life, which lasts about 8 to 9 hours, and the touchscreen's functionality.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Increased range
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life, Clunky touch screen

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Mobile WiFi Powerhouse

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome WiFi mobile hotspot! Speeds are excellent depending on your network, beat suited for 5G (even on 4GLTE, it's fast enough to stream movies or do work tasks), and the flexibility is a nice feature. Whether tethered, wired via Ethernet, or wireless this thing is a powerhouse. Battery can be removed when you're not on the road, which keeps you from damaging the battery through overcharging if you choose to leave it plugged in. Removing the battery also causes the range to be significantly increased (up to 2k sq ft). Only two knocks I'll assign is the battery life is not that great (4-5hrs tops with just one device connected) and the touch screen is clunky and not all that intuitive. However, the lack of battery life is not a big deal to me as a power source is almost always available to for me when traveling, and the touch screen I can live with – It works, just not the greatest. Overall, with all the features this hotspot offers, along with the incredible speeds, it's enough to merit 5 stars from me.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Auto apn detection
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy Setup and Connectivity

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Upside: Traveled to the Philippines and Japan in December 2023 and this unit works like a charm. Pop in the Sim, and the M6 automatically detects the appropriate settings; no need to manually enter APN settings and such. I had 4 devices (2 of which were locked) and able to connect to the M6 like a WiFi. Streaming uploads and downloads will be based on the carrier you picked and location. I was mostly in the city and in both countries, I averaged almost 35mbps based on using Speedtest App. Downside is that the M6 gets warm during usage, despite using the custom settings to maximize battery life, which will last you a full 8 to 9 hrs. I recommend to get a spare battery since charging the unit from less than 10% will take you back 9 to 10 hrs til fully charge at 100%. Remember, this is a hotspot, and not a Satellite GPS. If the unit can pick up a signal, it works like any other cellular device. If your traveling in desolate areas with little or I reception, suggest getting a Garmin inReach or Zoleo.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Increased range, Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Value for money

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I recently purchased this product from Best Buy, and I’m very satisfied with my experience. The product itself works as advertised, and the pricing was competitive. The store offers a wide range of options, making it easy to find exactly what I needed. The checkout process was smooth, and the warranty options provide peace of mind. I’d definitely recommend Best Buy for quality electronics and great service.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cool features
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Aweful battery life

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Compared to the nighthawk m1, this model has aweful battery life (I had an m1 for 2 years and it worked great). I have adjusted the settings to the most efficient power mode and it has not lasted longer than app. 6 hours. I purchased a second battery to determine if this may be the issue and incurred the same problem. This product does not work as advertized and it is now past the point of return, which is very disappointing. As a fair assesment the product has many cool features that work great, its just unfortunate I’m not able to use them because the battery life is dismal. Great features, aweful battery life, 2 stars. Buy the m1.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Netgear Support
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      Hi thriceremove,

      Thank you for your review, we appreciate your valuable feedback and we want you to know that your experience is important to us as we are always looking for ways to improve. We are sorry to hear that you are having a difficult experience with your M6 Pro Battery Life. When experiencing an issue with battery life, as well as best practices for your M6 Pro Battery, please visit the following resource: https://kb.netgear.com/000061533/What-do-I-do-if-my-NETGEAR-Mobile-Hotspot-or-Mobile-Router-is-not-charging-its-battery-to-100-percent?language=en_US.

      We would like to follow up with you and look further into the issue with your Battery Life you are experiencing, please reach out to us at [email protected] with your contact information and a copy of your review, and we will be happy to help you.

      Regards,
      NETGEAR Team

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great travel device

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A bit expensive at over $900. The touch screen could better be improved further. Also better deal at Netgear website with free antennas.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Powerful hotspot to have!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is perfect for people like me who’s always on the go. I love that it works with Verizon prepaid plans and has a battery that can keep up with my needs. Though its $1000, well worth the investment if youre looking for that protection and coverage while having the security of your own wifi on the road.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great option for HotSpot

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent product with a lot of options, Kudos to Best Buy for pre-purchase assistance and answering questions.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compact

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Small & mighty

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This has so far been a good little hotspot for mobile travel work. When we pair it with our weeboost in the van it gets more coverage. So far pretty pleased! Love the compact size too.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Hotspot device

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works great and very easy to setup. Its worth the price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Outstanding

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    No problems it all. Simple to connect hotspot or Ethernet

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Hostpot if you got money to burn

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Fantastic device. Have used in US + Europe no issues

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Activation

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good portable hotspot z

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great product. Does what it should do. Waiting for my carrier to activate it. Thanks

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Product review

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Exactly what I needed, very pleased ! Perfect for work when out of town in hotels.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good quality

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great product u will not regreat to buy it work as fine as the description

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Expectation mismatch

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Please i want to return it

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s not really what i expected and im trying to return it but i can’t and i wish to return it

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Netgear Support
      Posted .

      Hi Kaessy1984,

      Thank you for your review, we appreciate your feedback and we want you to know that your experience is important to us. We're sorry to hear that you are considering returning your MR6550. We would like to follow up with you and answer any questions you may have or assist with your MR6550 experience. Please reach out to us with your contact information along with a copy of your review to [email protected], and we will be happy to help you.

      Regards,
      NETGEAR Team

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Hotspot

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great product, nice battery time, easy installation.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Terrible customer service

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best Buy is the worst company when it comes to returns. We had to order the nighthawk which took time. When we received it Best Buy did not tell us we had to have a SIM card plus it only worked with AT&t and T-Mobile. We were with Verizon. So it would not work after two trips to Best Buy to find out it would not work. We went to take back and they would not take back because it had been 15 days. So we are stuck with this device. They were also very rude.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Customer reviews from netgear.com

    User rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars with 13 reviews on netgear.com.

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